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Preview of 2026

The 2026 preview and the first chart of the new year.

As we say goodbye to all the classic festive songs for another year its time to reveal the first new singles and album charts for 2026. Expect some high new entries and some unusual re-entries.

We also preview some of the big album releases for the first few months of the new year including songs from Robbie Williams, Gorillaz and Mumford & Sons.

Presenter: Kim Robson
Producer: Alan Rowett
A Rotation Media production for BBC World Service

10 months left to listen

50 minutes

Last on

Mon 5 Jan 202600:32GMT
BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

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    BBC World Service Australasia
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  • Mon 5 Jan 202600:32GMT
    BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East